The nurse is caring for a patient with depression who takes St. John's wort. What class of medication should concern the nurse if the patient reports taking a medication in that class?
1. MAOI
2. SSRI
3. Antipsychotics
4. Barbiturate
2. SSRI
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Palliative care refers to care that is:
a. comfort-based b. curative c. less that standard d. a and b
Which assessment findings would the nurse interpret as suggesting a predisposition for inherited forms of cancer?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. A client was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 27. 2. A client has malignant masses in both breasts. 3. A client with colon cancer reports that his father and grandfather also had the disease. 4. A client diagnosed with lung cancer reports never smoking cigarettes. 5. A client diagnosed with laryngeal cancer reports that she is a member of an alcoholics' support group.
The nurse observes that the client is on a low-air-loss bed. Which client admitting diagnosis contraindicates the use of this mattress?
1. Osteoporosis 2. Spinal fracture 3. Upper body burns 4. Chronic bronchitis
A client with severe schizophrenia is hospitalized when he becomes agitated, physically aggressive, and uncooperative. He is put in leather restraints for safety purposes
The nurse states, "Well, I know the client is against us putting him in restraints, but if I ever get in this condition, I hope people would do the same for me." This statement by the nurse is an example of which ethical philosophy? A) Kantianism B) Utilitarianism C) Christian ethics D) Natural law ethics